Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

This program provides small grants to nonprofit and community organizations in Central Louisiana for short-term projects that address critical needs and improve community well-being.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and research institutions in developing innovative, non-animal research methods to improve the understanding and treatment of childhood cancers.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is offering a discretionary federal grant opportunity titled “IL Special Education Leadership Academy – ISELA Project RFP” for Fiscal Year 2026. The funding is derived entirely from federal sources under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Discretionary funds. This initiative is designed to enhance the professional capacity and leadership skills of special education administrators across Illinois. The grant is aimed at meeting the statewide and regional training needs of experienced and new directors of special education through structured professional development, mentoring, and an annual conference. The Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy (ISELA) will determine and address the evolving training needs of special education administrators by facilitating regional and statewide professional development sessions. The training will cover topics identified through needs assessments conducted in collaboration with ISBE. The grantee is expected to coordinate and implement these professional development offerings, facilitate mentoring for new directors, and manage the delivery of an annual two-day statewide directors’ conference. The focus is on compliance with federal performance expectations and advancing inclusive practices for students with disabilities. The total funding available for this opportunity is $186,000 per fiscal year, with one award anticipated. The award is renewable for up to two additional years through FY 2028, contingent upon continued compliance with grant requirements and appropriation of funds. Allowable expenditures under this grant include salaries and benefits, facility rental, training materials, equipment rental, presenter fees, travel expenses, and duplication services. However, the use of funds must supplement—not supplant—existing initiatives and comply with federal Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200. Indirect costs are allowed but are restricted based on entity type and federal guidance. Eligible applicants include Local Education Agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education, Regional Offices of Education (ROEs), other public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations. Only one application per entity, identified by Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), will be accepted. Entities must complete the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) prequalification process, which includes registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and must obtain a Region County District Type (RCDT) code before submission. Applications must be submitted online as a complete PDF package by 4:00 PM on August 18, 2025. The grant opportunity was posted on July 2, 2025, and applications were accepted from that date forward. The ISBE does not offer a technical assistance session but applicants may contact Sherry Bochenek via email or phone with any questions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review any posted FAQs or changes to the NOFO/RFP before the deadline. Award notifications are expected approximately 90 days after the application deadline. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed via a Notice of Non-Award and may appeal under ISBE’s Merit-Based Review Policy. The application includes several required attachments, including a uniform application, a narrative detailing experience and plans, a budget, and evaluation methods. Scoring is based on need, capacity, program quality, implementation strategy, program awareness efforts, and evaluation design. Applicants must achieve at least 80 points to be considered for funding. The awarded entity will also be responsible for periodic reporting to ISBE, including monthly meetings, quarterly financial reports, and annual programmatic evaluations.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan-based nonprofits and higher education institutions that assist startups, aiming to boost innovation and economic development in the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to host conferences and workshops that promote research integrity and ethical practices in research across various disciplines.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen export controls and compliance measures against the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to acquire advanced technologies for military and economic purposes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term projects that enhance local governance, infrastructure, education, and public safety in U.S. territories and freely associated states.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in North County San Diego to help youth aged 13 to 26 at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing and avoid eviction.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based research organizations to enhance the resilience of desert ecosystems at a military training site by using advanced modeling techniques to study and manage key species and habitats.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

This program provides funding for capital improvement projects that enhance community safety and quality of life in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

This funding opportunity provides financial and strategic support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Denver-Boulder area that enhance Jewish communal life through programs focused on engagement, sustainability, and leadership development.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of scientific events and gatherings focused on astronomy, climate change, and promoting diversity in scientific fields, aimed at U.S.-based academic and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Washington State that aim to improve cancer care and outcomes while stimulating local economic growth.

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofits in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and resilience projects that enhance community development and disaster preparedness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations maintaining and improving established informatics tools that enhance cancer research and management, ensuring they remain effective and relevant for the research community.